Niche, a leader in connecting schools with students and families with in-depth profiles on every school in America, has ranked West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science as one of the best charter high schools in the state of Michigan. Their…
A Message From our Principals
Back to school season is one of my favorite times of the year. The stores are stocked with supplies, teachers are decorating their classrooms, and families are soaking up the last few precious moments of summer. As we gear up…
Staff Spotlight: Tasha Hanson, Full-time Substitute
“Hi WMAES! My name is Tasha Hanson, I work as a full time building sub for the elementary. I started in November of 2021. I absolutely love working here because the staff and families are so supportive and kind. It…
Celebrating National Charter School Week at West Michigan Academy for Environmental Science
This National Charter School Week, we are honored to celebrate the staff and families at our school for the work they do to serve every child. We set out to not only support our students in fulfilling their callings, but…
Staff Spotlight: Shawn Wessel, Environmental Scientist
“Hey there! I’m Mr. Shawn and I have been teaching at WMAES for almost 15 years. I have seen WMAES go from a bunch of portables to this beautiful campus we have today. I really like that so many of…
5 Ways to Make Reading Month into a Reading Habit
March is Reading Month! That means encouraging our students to see reading as more than just class work. We set out to promote a love for books outside of school, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve seen in…
Staff Spotlight: Scott Lake, Director of Facilities
“Hello WMAES Community! I am Scott Lake. I live right here in Walker with my wife Julie and we have two sons. My oldest son Josh is a freshman at MSU (Go Green!), and my younger son Zach is a…
The Capstone Experience Project at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
At West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, we pride ourselves on providing unique environmental-science focused education to our students. As a K-12 school, our students are instilled with the necessary character traits and environmental themes from beginning to end. For…
The Value of Re-enrolling Early This Year
We are a tuition-free, public charter school open to all students. That means that every child in our community has the same access to a robust and unique educational experience with us. Due to our enrollment trends and current interest,…
Board Appreciation Month at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
January not only marks the beginning of a new year, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now more than ever is a wonderful time…